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Fajita vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fajita and tarragon

  • Fajita contains less iron, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, potassium, magnesium, copper, and folate than tarragon.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for tarragon is 391% higher.
  • Fajita has a higher glycemic index than tarragon.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen and Spices, tarragon, dried.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Fajita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 25% 37% 10% 37% 119% 104% 8.6% 91%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 248% 342% 266% 1211% 226% 106% 134% 8.1% 1039% 24%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +279.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1477.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8661.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +963.4%
Contains more IronIron +3162.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2156.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +184.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11971.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Fajita
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 25% 49% 90% 44% 89% 68% 0.5% 3% 37%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 167% 70% 0% 0% 63% 309% 168% 0% 556% 0% 0% 206% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +522.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +6750%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
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19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
23% 7% 50% 8% 12%
Protein: 22.77 g
Fats: 7.24 g
Carbs: 50.22 g
Water: 7.74 g
Other: 12.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +812.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.7%
Contains more FatsFats +26.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2152%
Contains more OtherOther +317.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
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32% 46% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.089 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.881 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.698 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +392.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +239.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fajita Tarragon
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Tarragon DV% diff.
Iron 0.99mg 32.3mg 391%
Manganese 0.066mg 7.967mg 344%
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 2.41mg 156%
Calcium 13mg 1139mg 113%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 1.339mg 87%
Potassium 284mg 3020mg 80%
Magnesium 22mg 347mg 77%
Copper 0.03mg 0.677mg 72%
Folate 4µg 274µg 68%
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg 56%
Sodium 799mg 62mg 32%
Fiber 0g 7.4g 30%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 8.95mg 26%
Zinc 1.37mg 3.9mg 23%
Vitamin A 0µg 210µg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0µg 23%
Selenium 16.7µg 4.4µg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 3.698g 17%
Carbs 2.23g 50.22g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.251mg 13%
Choline 67.8mg 12%
Calories 135kcal 295kcal 8%
Protein 18.56g 22.77g 8%
Phosphorus 277mg 313mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.333g 0.474g 5%
Fats 5.73g 7.24g 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Saturated fat 1.596g 1.881g 1%
Net carbs 2.23g 42.82g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 1.56mg 0%
Lysine 1.857mg 0%
Methionine 0.552mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0%
Valine 0.847mg 0%
Histidine 0.68mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fajita Tarragon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Fajita
118%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 737mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.285g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.